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June 21, 2019

Limekiln – Consented: Drum Hollistan – Refused

Limekiln Wind Farm Resubmission Status:  Consented ECU Reference:  EC00005269 Planning Authority:   Highland Council Drum Hollistan Wind Farm Status:  Refused ECU Reference:  ECU00000243 Highland Council http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationSearch.aspx

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

Langholm turbines-enlargement plan opposed by planners – BBC

A council is being recommended to refuse revised plans for a wind farm near Langholm. Developers want to cut the number of turbines in the Crossdykes project from 15 to 10 but increase them in size. Planning officials have said that is a major departure from the original plans and Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

First Minister is guilty of rank hypocrisy when she advocates restoring our peatlands – Herald

THE First Minister advocates “restoring peatlands” as a component of tackling climate change (“Scots told to speak up on tackling ‘climate emergency’”, The Herald, June 20). The most significant damage to peatlands has been from wind farms (also advocated by the First Minister) which require bases and access roads. The Read more…

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago

Mediation, ‘Agent of Change’ and no equal right of appeal: 5 conclusions from the passage of the #PlanningBill

After a week of often emotive debate, the Planning Bill has now passed – what are the major consequences? THE most amended bill in the history of the Scottish Parliament has now been passed, by 78 to 26. https://www.commonspace.scot/articles/14385/mediation-agent-change-and-no-equal-right-appeal-5-conclusions-passage-planningbill

By SAS Volunteer, 4 years ago
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